- Physics Central - http://www.physicscentral.com/
Explains how physics is part of the everyday world. Answer questions on how things work and describes the latest research.
- Iso/Thixotropy - http://www.fatlion.com/science/isotropy.html
This experiment demonstrates iso- and thixo-tropy properties of certain emulsions (fluid mixtures).
- Fear Of Physics - http://www.fearofphysics.com/
An interactive, highly visual, and non-technical way to see the laws of physics in action.
- The Atoms Family - http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln
Contains educational activities relating to different forms of energy, and are presented by famous gothic horror characters.
- Physics from About.com - http://physics.about.com/
Links to sites on topics ranging from quantum physics to biographies of famous physicists.
- American Institute of Physics - Home Page - http://www.aip.org/
The American Institute of Physics is the largest organization of physicists in North America. This web site allows access to online journals and thousands of pages of free and useful information.
- PhysicsWeb - http://physicsweb.org/
Physics news, jobs, equipment buyer's guide, and events.
- Classroom Resources from Jefferson Lab - http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/classroomresources.html
Includes online puzzles and games, hands-on activities, answers to common questions, virtual lab tour, and printable activity sheets.
- Physics For Beginners - http://physics.webplasma.com/
Simple introduction to basic concepts. Geared toward the absolute beginner.
- Common Teasers in Physics - http://www.geocities.com/mickey_prasad/physics.html
Lists a few common brain teasers such as why a compass points north to why a submarine doesn't sink under water.
- Mr Mallon's Physics Page - http://www.helpmyphysics.co.uk/
British high school teacher offers various resources to improve students' knowledge. Contains Java demonstrations of physical principles, as well as problems and solutions.
- Math and Physics Help - http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/kenny/home.html
Understandable explanations on a variety of math and physics topics at the high school and college level.
- Wave Parts - http://id.mind.net/~zona/mstm/physics/waves/partsOfAWave/waveParts.htm
A diagram of a wave, with labeled parts. Includes an interactive window in which the user can change the frequency of the wave.
- The Physics Classroom - http://www.physicsclassroom.com/
Tutorials and practice exercises for high school physics. Includes animations, diagrams, and multimedia examples.
- Physics 2000 - http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/index.pl
An interactive journey through modern physics. Java applets are used to show how various devices work.
- Physics.org - http://www.physics.org
Searchable database of physics resources from the Institute of Physics which matches your question, age and knowledge profile to handpicked sites. Also includes the Physics Life animation.
- Snap Crackle Jump - http://www.madsci.org/experiments/archive/857359255.Ph.html
An edible physics experiment with static electricity and Rice Krispies.
- Mousetrap Powered Car - http://ahmynelson.tripod.com/mtc.html
Personal journal of what it was like to build a mousetrap car and enter competitions.
- Virtual Labs and Simulations - http://www.hazelwood.k12.mo.us/~grichert/sciweb/applets.html
A collection of links to sites on the web that have computerized simulations of physics principles. Some are Java applets while others require the Flash plugin.
- Physics - http://www.mcwdn.org/Physics/PhysicsMain.html
Contains information, links, and interactive quizzes on the basic concepts of physics.
- Physics Forums - http://www.physicsforums.com/
A place for advanced teen physicists to discuss any topic of physics other science/math issues.
- Events in Physics - http://history.hyperjeff.net/
Historical timelines in mathematics, physics, and politics.
- GCSE Physics - http://www.gcse.com/physics.htm
Revision notes on energy, motion, and formulas, with a glossary of terms.
- Learning Physics - http://learningphysics.iop.org/
British Institute of Physics provides links to revision materials, information about competitions, an event calendar, and an overview of study and career opportunities.
- Physics Life - http://www.physics.org/Physics_Life/Web/physics_life/life.asp
Interactive cartoon street from the Institute of Physics illustrating the physics all around us. Enter the buildings and play with the animations to see what you can discover.
- Fission Reactors on the Earth - http://www.npp.hu/tortenelem/foldreaktor-e.htm
Discusses the natural nuclear fission reactions that occurred 1.7 billion years ago in uranium deposits at Oklo, Gabon.
- Physics Learning Site - http://www.students.yorku.ca/~thejacob/
Focuses on teaching introductory kinematics concepts.
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